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Darren Weir’s allegedly ‘jiggered’ horses could not show pain while on treadmill, animal expert says – ABC News
Lawyers for Melbourne Cup-winning trainer Darren Weir question if there is any proof his horses were given an electric shock when allegedly hit with what appeared to be an electronic “jigger”.
Lawyers for Melbourne Cup-winning trainer Darren Weir have questioned if there is any proof the trainers horses were given an electric shock when allegedly hit with what appeared to be an electronic jigger.
Key points:
- Weir and his former stable staff Jarrod McLean and Tyson Kermond each face charges of animal abuse and conspiracy to defraud stewards
- An animal behaviour expert told the court he could not be certain the horses received an electric shock from an electronic “jig…
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